The Great Recession and Bailout

The Great Recession and the Bailout

Explain our current "Great Recession".

How does it compare with other US recessions and "The Great Depression".

How did we get into this recession? (it was a combination of several reasons).

How does the recession affect the American people?

Topics to consider when researching The Great Recession - unemployment, loss of jobs, foreclosures, layoffs, decline in retail spending, etc.

Explain the basics of the Bailout.

How and why is the US government bailing out banks, insurance companies, auto makers, etc?

Explain some of the huge bailout payoffs.

Explain both sides of the Bailout: some feel it is necessary and some feel it is not.